M&E HeadHouses Project Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to work on a Large Major Civil Engineering project for a Tier 1 Contractor leading the £1.9bn project.
This construction programme started in March and the latest phase of the £1bn LPT2 project which will see 32.5km of tunnel built to house electricity transmission cables 30 metres underground. The new cables will replace three circuits that currently run under the surface of roads between Wimbledon in the southwest to Crayford in the southeast.

We are now looking for a  Project (Package) Manager   senior team in the delivery of the Headhouses and M&E section of the project which is due to start in January

Initially the successful candidate will be supporting the design coordination /pre—construction team for the first couple of years before moving into delivery of the construction works.

Main purpose of role:

Support the Senior Leadership Team in the headhouses and M&E section of the LPT2 project, ensuring that the scope of works is designed, procured, delivered and commissioned in a safe manner, on time, to the required quality standards, meeting the acceptance criteria and achieving the expected financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supporting  Senior Leadership team in management of LPT2 Package 5 Headhouses & M&E contract
• Management of a team during the pre-construction, construction and subsequent phases of the project
• Internal and external (Client, Associated Works Contractors, 3rd Parties etc.) interface management
• Ensures appropriate staff are allocated to the right tasks based on experience, skills and knowledge
• Offer visible leadership, guidance, direction and instruction to the team
• Overall management of construction resources including Labour, Plant, Subcontractors and Materials
• Ensure that all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities are carried out in accordance with quality, environmental and H&S procedures and all appropriate legislation
• Interface with all other functional/support department leaders  to facilitate successful development of the project from design stage through to construction, installation, commissioning and handover to the client
• Ensure works are planned, managed and delivered in a safe, controlled and environmentally sustainable manner
• Input into and selection of appropriate design and methodology solutions to deliver project requirements in conjunction with relevant departments (e.g. Design & Technical)
• Ensure a strong culture for One Team, One Spirit ethos as well as ensure National Grid’s “Everyone Home Safe and Healthy Everyday Value” is present on the project; actively promote engagement with the CDP programme
• Develop and implement action plans to reduce the impact of risks and develop and implement realisation plans to enhance the benefit of opportunities
• Develop and maintain effective communication and relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders (internal and external)

To be considered for the above please submit your CV or contact Jay on 07833 226 563 for an informal discussion